Restaurant Hoppen
Episodes
Mike & Kellie Osler—Oasis Falafel of Omaha (09/10/20)
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk falafel! The owners of Oasis Falafel join the show to talk about what makes this unique food item so delicious, the origin story of opening...
Kevin Novak & Matt Moser—From Farm to Table (09/03/20)
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin (the owner of Flavor Country Farms) and Matt (the executive chef at Stirnella and Butterfish) discuss the relationship between their long-standi...
Jon Stastny and Joe Piatt—Wonton Jon's (08/27/20)
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What a difference a few months can make! Jon Stastny makes a return appearance to talk about the evolution of his food truck, Wonton Jon's. Also joini...
Tim Maides (09/20/20)
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chef, soap producer, world traveler, reality TV guest... is there anything Tim Maides doesn't do? We chat about what it's like to work a Dandelion pop...
Matt Frampton—Urban Slicer Pizza (08/13/20)
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Local pizza master Matt Frampton talks all things 'za, including graduating from a world-famous pizza school in California, developing his line of Urb...
Stacy Winters and Heather Lake—Omaha Food Lovers (08/05/20)
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy birthday OFL! On the 1-year anniversary of the Facebook group's beginning, its co-creators talk about the inspiration behind starting the group,...
Dawn & Adam Witchell—NG City Cafe (07/30/20)
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Boomin' Newman! The owners of City Cafe in Newman Grove, Neb., discuss how made the decision to move from Omaha and purchase the classic ca...
Ashish Sathyan and Kim Harris—Kinaara (07/23/20)
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The co-owners of Kinaara discuss the wonders—and common misconceptions—of Indian cuisine, the struggles of opening a restaurant and how it made th...
Piero Cotrina—WD Cravings (07/16/20)
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With eye-popping desserts, crazy breakfast sandwiches, and handmade pasta, WD Cravings is one of Omaha's most unique restaurants. Chef/owner Piero des...
Ryan Cooper—Smoke Sheet Newsletter (07/09/20)
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Few people are as passionate about BBQ as Ryan Cooper. The co-founder of the Smoke Sheet Newsletter discuss where that love for 'que comes from, his e...
Bob Haney—Heavenly Waffles (07/02/20)
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Healthy, delicious waffles? Those three words weren't used together before Bob Haney created Heavenly Waffles. He joined the pod to discuss why his pr...
Nina Sodji—Okra African Grill (06/18/20)
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Togo native and chef/owner Nina Sodji discusses how she introduced Omaha to African cuisines, how she rebounded from dark points in her career, what i...
Eats This Week: Rice Noodle Thai, Nice Rollz, Dairy Chef
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Sarah and Dan as they discuss some of Omaha's best Thai food, their first dine-in experience in 3 months (spoiler alert: it was incredible), and ...
Curtis Norton—Round the Bend Steakhouse (06/11/20)
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
RTB's executive chef discusses the restaurant's unique way (hint: bull testicles) of bringing people together to celebrate, his odd and inspiring path...
Eats This Week: Okra African Grill, Caribbean Delights
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Looking to support black owned restaurants? We've got two excellent options for you. Dan and Sarah break down some standout African and Jamaican cuisi...
Kane and Collin Adkisson—Mootz Pizza (06/04/20)
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What began as a brother experimenting cooking pizzas in his backyard has grown into a thriving business in a matter of weeks. But with the cooking cho...
Marie Losole—Lo Sole Mio (05/28/20)
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The co-owner of Lo Sole Mio discusses the difficult ins and outs of operating a classic sit-down restaurant during the pandemic and details how Lo Sol...
Dean Leisman—Pitch Pizzeria (05/21/20)
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The COO of Pitch discusses Pitch's origins, what makes the culture there different, how Pitch responded to COVID-19, and how its leadership came to th...
Luke Mabie—Culprit Cafe (05/14/20)
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The paths that lead people into the restaurant industry are always fascinating, and Luke has one of the craziest I've heard! Plus, the thinking behind...
Michelle Kaiser—The Omaha Bakery (05/07/20)
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The owner of The Omaha Bakery discusses her unusual beginning in restaurants, how she got into desserts, her appearance on the Food Network, and how t...
Sagar Gurung—Kathmandu Momo Station (04/30/20)
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What's a momo? Once you try one, you'll never forget it. The restaurant's owner talks about what makes these dumplings so special, what it felt like t...
Laura Risola, Keto-Friendly Baker (04/23/20)
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk keto! The baker who created the line of keto-friendly desserts for The Omaha Bakery and Copps Pizza Company talks about the benefits of the...
Autumn Pruitt—Hardy Coffee (04/16/20)
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The owner of Hardy Coffee Co. joins the podcast to discuss her lifelong dream, the ethos that set Hardy apart from other coffee houses, and the ways b...
Paul Kulik—Le Bouillon & Via Farina (04/09/20)
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The award-winning chef discusses what moved him from a potential career in engineering physics to cooking, the importance of being open to trying new ...
Jon Stastny—Wonton Jon's (04/02/20)
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon discusses how he came up with the clever concept for his food truck, the live of a food truck owner, and how Coronavirus has forced him to quickly...
Tim & Lisa Trudell (03/31/20)
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The authors of Unique Eats and Eateries of Omaha joined the podcast to discuss their book, their favorite Omaha restaurant stories, and the history be...
Glenn Wheeler—Spencer's for Steaks and Chops (03/26/20)
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A member of the Omaha Restaurant Hall of Fame, Glenn Wheeler discusses how Omaha's restaurant community has changed over the past 25 years, cooking fo...
Nick Strawhecker - Dante (03/21/20)
21 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The brilliant chef at Dante discusses how Coronavirus is impacting the restaurant industry, how Dante has adjusted to the changes, the awesome respons...
Nick Bartholomew—Dandelion Pop-Up and Over Easy (03/19/20)
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the pillars of the Omaha culinary scene, Nick stopped in to discuss how the restaurant community is reacting to the Coronavirus, the excitement...
Coronavirus' Effect on Omaha Restaurants (03/16/20)
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has been hit hard by the coronavirus, and Omaha restaurants are no exception. We need to support them in their time of need, even if we can't...
Carlos Mendez—The Hunger Block (03/12/20)
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Carlos Mendez peels back the curtain on the difficulties and joy of being in the restaurant industry, discusses what makes The Hunger Block a unique O...
Ben Maides - Au Courant (03/05/20)
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Beard award semifinalist Ben Maides joined Dan to discuss the challenges of starting Au Courant, how he comes up with his incredible chefs tasti...
Faturday Omaha (02/27/20)
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by three friends who set aside lunch each Saturday to reconnect, take down massive meals at different Omaha restaurants, and record a po...
Dan O'Brien—Acadian Grille (02/20/20)
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The owner of Acadian Grille joined the pod to dispel misconceptions about Cajun cuisine, discuss what makes that style of cooking so magical, talk thr...
Dave Utterback—Yoshitomo (02/13/20)
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The chef/owner of the incredible Yoshiotomo stops by to explain what makes Yoshitomo so much more than a normal sushi bar, why the Aburi Wagyu is a tr...
Anthony Kueper—Dolce (02/06/20)
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The chef and owner of Dolce, one of Omaha's best fine dining restaurants, breaks down how he creates tasting menus, how he's constantly tinkering and ...
David Losole - Virtuoso Pizzeria (01/30/20)
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nebraska's top Pizzaiolo joins the show to discuss why he's so passionate about pizza, what it's like to attend pizza school, the early days of workin...
Kitchen Table (01/23/20)
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Prepare your salivary glands, because this is a fun ride. Owners/chefs Jess and Colin Duggan of Kitchen Table join the show to break down their creati...
Blane Hunter - Porky Butts (01/16/20)
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The award-winning pitmaster pulls back the curtain on the competition barbecue circuit, talks about opening his restaurant, Porky Butts, and what make...
Sarah Hoppen (01/09/20)
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dan's wonderful wife comes on to discuss how food has impacted their relationship, "The List," and their unusual food-related engagement story. Sub...
Kris Copp (01/02/20)
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The owner and head chef at the buzzing Copps Pizza Company chats with Dan about how cooking with his family growing up influences his pizzas, why Copp...
Dan’s 2019 Omaha Restaurant Superlatives
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Looking back at the best food Omaha restaurants had to offer in 2019, including Best Individual Dish, Best New Restaurant, and more! Subscribe, ra...
Block 16 - Jess and Paul Urban (12/19/19)
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is it! The chefs/owners of Dan's favorite restaurant stop in to chat about the Omaha restaurant family, Block 16's humble beginnings, and how Alt...
Nick Maestas (12/12/19)
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The owner of the uber-successful Muchachos food truck checks in to talk about pursuing culinary passions, why he took the leap to open a food truck, a...
Mike Schaefer (12/05/20)
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk burgers! Resident burger expert Mike Schaefer stops in to talk the best burgers in Nebraska and how he finds awesome off-the-beaten path...
Mitch Sherman
28 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Mitch Sherman sat down with Dan to talk about the bond between Runzas and Nebraskans, what various Huskers think about Runzas, and Mitc...
Brett Baker (11/21/19)
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Baker, the No. 1 fan of the hit YouTube show Hot Ones, stops by to talk about his personal experience on the set and his favorite episodes. Dan...
Erin Sorensen (11/14/19)
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hail Varsity's Erin Sorensen checks in with Dan to pull back the curtain on Nebraska football's training table. They also discuss the greatness of Blo...
Robin Washut (11/07/19)
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
HuskerOnline basketball reporter Robin Washut stops by to discuss the best spots to eat before a Nebrasketball game, compare Nebraska basketball coach...
Matt Vrzal (10/17/19)
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the inaugural episode of the pod, Dan welcomes Matt Vrzal, Nebraska national champion and owner of Piezon's Pizzeria. The two chat about what makes...